Golf Swing -- Proper Takeaway

The golf swing can seem quite complicated to theyour right knee bent slightly.
beginner or infrequent golfer. A new golfer may takeStep 3 Keep your arms straight during the first part
a lesson or two before he starts playing, but insteadof the takeaway. Once you get your hands back to
of applying the lessons taught by the golf pro, hehip or waist level, you will have to bend your right
may just decide to hack away when he gets to thearm. But in the first part of the takeaway, keep your
first tee. One of the keys to a productive golf swingarms straight and maintain the integrity of your
is a strong takeaway--and it does not have to betriangle.
complicated.Step 4 Do not allow your wrists and hands to rotate
Step 1 Have your arms form two pieces of a triangleas you begin the takeaway. You want a wide
as you prepare to swing the golf club. Both armstakeaway that will allow you to build greater club
should be hanging loosely in front of your body. Yourhead speed at impact. The faster the club head is
left and right forearms should hang straight down.moving at contact, the further the ball will travel.
Your hands should be about eight to 10 inches awayStep 5 Turn your shoulders and upper torso once
from your body.your hands reach waist level. Your club should be in
Step 2 Make sure your knees are bent as youlaunch position as you are ready to begin the
prepare to swing the club. This is not an exaggerateddownswing. That means the bottom of your left
bend, just a slight flexing of your knees that will allowwrist should be pointing directly at the ball.
your body to pivot and turn. Many golfers tend toGolf Tips -- Surmount The Plateau of "80"
straighten up during the takeaway and try to hit theWhy Is It So Hard To Hit A Three Iron?
ball with a stiff right knee, but this is a mistake. Keep